Flu Visitor Restrictions

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The flu season is off to an early and strong start. Flu activity has been reported as widespread in at least 46 states, including Indiana. IU Health Methodist Hospital is currently restricting visitors to protect patients and prevent further spreading. Learn more.

The care we provide our patients is not limited to a hospital stay. Our IU Health team aims to provide patients with the assistance to pay bills online, fill a prescription, request medical records, enroll in clinical trials, prepare for a visit, and much more.

IU Health Diabetes & Endocrinology program is the only high performing program in the state according to U.S.News & World Report’s 2017-18 rankings. Our team of physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians and certified diabetes educators provide comprehensive care including medication management, education and treatment. We offer a wide range of outpatient services, including nutrition counseling and diabetes classes. We work with you to manage and monitor your condition to ensure your treatment plan continues to be effective.

Through our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, we are dedicated to conducting ongoing research to stay at the forefront of medicine. Our fellowship trained endocrinologists use the latest research and advancements and offer enrollment in leading edge clinical trials.

As clinical leaders in the field, our team of experts at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital delivers a comprehensive plan of care that includes:

The latest medical advances to treat disorders of the endocrine system, such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, thyroid cancer, hyper-lymphedema, and adrenal and pituitary conditions

We offer the latest technological advances for diabetes care with treatment options such as:

Leading-edge therapies, such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring for the most complex diabetic patients

Certified pump trainers to teach patients how to use various insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems

Intensive monitoring and treatment of diabetes during pregnancy

Diabetes Education

We believe early detection, education and self-management are essential keys to controlling diabetes. Our Indiana University Health Diabetes Centers aim to help those across the state and region in achieving these goals. Our certified diabetes educators are dietitians and nurses with specialized training in diabetes care and education.

Therapy & Monitoring

Insulin pump therapy. Insulin pump therapy delivers rapid acting insulin through a small tube under the skin, 24 hours a day, along with bolus doses to cover carbohydrate intake and to correct high blood sugars. When using an insulin pump, you must continue to check your blood sugar four to eight times a day and be able to meticulously count carbohydrate intake.

Pre-pump assessment. It is important to have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of basic diabetes management principles before starting insulin pump therapy. A pre-pump assessment is provided by one of our certified diabetes educators to assure you have the knowledge to be successful with insulin pump therapy. Once you are scheduled for a pre-pump assessment appointment, we mail you a packet of information and required forms. Insulin pump training classes (A referral from your doctor is required in order to attend.):

Nutrition. Good nutrition is a key factor in taking control of diabetes and health. IU Health Diabetes Center registered dietitians offer individualized medical nutrition therapy. If you are interested in speaking with a registered dietitian, ask your IU Health physician to refer you to the IU Health Diabetes Centers for Medical Nutrition Therapy. We want you to learn as much as possible about your diabetes so you can take an active role in controlling your illness. Each of the forms below can help you learn about your body and diabetes through monitoring and tracking various aspects of your health. Proper use of the forms allows your care team to learn more about your illness and better individualize your comprehensive treatment.

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is the major cholesterol carrying lipoprotein in your blood. LDL apheresis is a procedure that takes blood outside the body to remove the LDL cholesterol and then returns the plasma and blood back to the body. This procedure is used if diet or lipid-lowering drug therapy has not lowered high LDL cholesterol levels adequately. Our board certified endocrinologists have over 10 years experience with apheresis treatments. Treatment is provided in our private apheresis treatment suite at our north office location.